Real Madrid‘s defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is crucial to the team as he is the only true No. 6, especially after the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, which weakened the midfield’s control.
While Tchouameni shows world-class potential at times, fans are frustrated with his inconsistency and feel he hasn’t fully justified his transfer fee or assumed Casemiro’s role.
His situation has been complicated by playing center back under Carlo Ancelotti, where he was often moved from his preferred position due to injuries affecting the squad.
A recent report from MARCA’s Jose Felix Diaz states that new Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa plans to change this. He intends to only use players in their designated positions.
This means Arbeloa plans for Tchouameni to focus solely on his role as a defensive midfielder moving forward, rather than as a center back.
This decision seems straightforward. Tchouameni has the ability to be one of the best in his position but has struggled as a center back, making significant errors last season, particularly against Raphinha and Barcelona.